overnight clearing gel

clearing, purifying treatment

Nighttime gel helps clear skin and prevent future breakouts. Smooth over skin after cleansing at night: Salicylic Acid sloughs off pore-clogging skin cells to inhibit development of further breakouts, while naturally-antiseptic Tea Tree Oil soothes while you sleep.Learn More

Although there is no standard for establishing a gluten-free designation for topical skin care products, independent laboratory testing confirms that this formula surpasses the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) ingestible standards and can therefore be considered gluten-free.

gluten-free

Formulated without animal-derived ingredients

vegan

Formulated without artificial fragrances and colors

no artificial fragrances and colors

Formulated without Parabens

paraben-free

Certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny and PETA

cruelty-free

benefits

Removes impaction plugs from the follicle to relieve congestion and breakout activity.

Helps regulate oil production.

Helps calm irritation brought on by breakouts.

how to use

At night, apply a thin layer all over cleansed face and allow to absorb. In the morning, wash off with Clearing Skin Wash, then, for maximum treatment results, apply Clearing Mattifier to breakout-prone areas. Use nightly as needed.

quick tip

Can be applied all over or to zones experiencing breakouts and congestion.

Dermalogica is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.

part of medibac clearing product system

mediBac clearing®

Clearer skin starts now: bring the four contributing factors of acne under control.

The MediBac Clearing® system works to treat, clear and prevent adult acne while addressing the needs of adult skin. Most products and treatments for acne are designed for teenage skin, making them too harsh and irritating for adult acne sufferers. MediBac Clearing® controls acne without compromising skin’s integrity, which means skin is clearer and healthier.

how it works

Dermalogica’s MediBac Clearing® system is formulated specifically to treat adult acne. Each product, with its unique acne-fighting and clearing ingredients, is designed to be layered upon the skin to provide around-the-clock, maximum control of the main factors that contribute to acne.

My esthetician gave me a sample of this and I fell inlove with it! This is so effective for me. I have an oily and acne prone skin, everytime I use this left my skin with no breakouts. And this is not drying up my skin.

I was so excited to try this product. I have great skin, except for my chin, which breaks out quite frequently. I read the reviews and saw that it works for many people and I was hoping that would be me. This is absolutely making my skin worse. It is agitating the acne and making it larger. Every night that I put it on, I wake up with FAR worse skin than I went to bed with. I know that you gotta give some things time to work, but it is so bad, I won't use it another day! I just hope I can return it!

How old are you?:

25-34

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. Overnight Clearing Gel should be applied to breakouts only. It is normal for the skin to purge in the beginning. That being said, you may prefer a gentler product like Breakout Control. Please contact webhelp@dermalogica.com for help with an exchange.

I had my doubts. Because no clearing gel I've tried before as done anything at all. This clearing gel I dab a little before bed on a zit and witching 2 nights of doing this, it's gone or very faded. I'm really impressed at how well it works for me. I tend to get acne around my mouth and on my chin. I love this stuff.

I would use this product at night after cleansing and toning with the medibac range but never found it actually cleared pimples effectively. The gel would make my problem area feel tight but the next morning, I found the area would be just as red / bumpy as the night before. Sometimes a pimple would even get worse and hurt more than before using the product.

It was only recently I discovered the medibac breakout control and it definitely would say it clears much more effectively. It diminishes the appearance of the pimple and bumps are gone by the next morning. Although it isn't an 'overnight' treatment, I would recommend this over OCG.

How old are you?:

25-34

Bottom LineNo, I would not recommend this to a friend

Merchant response: Hello,

Thank you for your feedback! We have about 4 different spot treatments to chose from. Overnight Clearing Gel is a hydrating gel that contains Salicylic Acid to combat breakouts. Breakout Control is an acid free spot treatment that is non drying and very effective. Everyone is different and will have preferences over the spot treatments, which is why we offer variety. I am so glad you found the right spot treatment for yourself! Please let me know if I may assist with anything else.

Kind Regards,Bernadette

Merchant response: Hello,

Thank you for your feedback! We have about 4 different spot treatments to chose from. Overnight Clearing Gel is a hydrating gel that contains Salicylic Acid to combat breakouts. Breakout Control is an acid free spot treatment that is non drying and very effective. Everyone is different and will have preferences over the spot treatments, which is why we offer variety. I am so glad you found the right spot treatment for yourself! Please let me know if I may assist with anything else.

I love it. It helps clear my postpartum adult acne that gets aggravated from living in a polluted city. Had a skin-mapping session in-store & this was recommended; couldn't afford to kit out my regime with everything at once but this was one of the first things I purchased that day & I've never looked back. Even when my skin is at it's worst flare ups, this doesn't make it sore, which is a god send, as anyone with acne will understand!

This is a hydrating gel. There is no need to apply moisturizer on top since it hydrates the skin on its own. It should be applied to areas with acne only. If you have a full face of acne, you can apply it to the entire face.

Kind Regards,Bernadette

Answered on 11/8/2017 by Anonymous

Q:

I've been using Overnight Clearing Gel for months but I just realized I may have been applying it incorrectly with my other Dermalogica products. Can you explain the order in which I should be applying these products after cleansing? I currently use MultiActive Toner, Active Moist, and Overnight Clearing Gel after using Precleanse and Special Cleansing Gel.

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. You can apply Overnight Clearing Gel to areas with breakouts and Active Moist to healthy skin.

Kind Regards,Bernadette

Answered on 10/23/2017 by Anonymous

Q:

May I confirm if I can use any products under or on top of the overnight clearing gel?I have breakout control, clearing mattifier, active moist and skin smoothing cream. Also antioxidant hydramist and ultracalming mist.

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. You can use this after cleanser and toner.

Kind Regards,Bernadette

Answered on 5/23/2017 by Anonymous

Q:

I am using the special cleansing gel along with the powerbright line to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I still get breakouts, can I add the overnight clearing gel to my routine? I am also experiencing some dryness and I am typically oily. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. Overnight Clearing Gel can help to reduce breakouts. Breakout Control is a spot treatment that can be used morning and night under serum and moisturizer. You can also use Daily Microfoliant (daily) and Charcoal Rescue Masque (once or twice a week) to brighten Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and to prevent future breakouts.

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. Yes you can use this product. Pair is with Special Cleansing Gel, Daily Resurfacer, Multi Active Toner, Clearing Mattifier and Oil Free Matte SPF 30.

Kind Regards,The Dermalogica Team

Answered on 11/21/2016 by Bernadette from Los Angeles

Q:

Firstly, I have read on some sites, which are quite famous for their knowledge about skin, that salicylic acid and niacinamide should never be combined in one product because the result maybe very terrible for human skin. Nevertheless, this product contains both of them and it concerns me greatly. Can you guarantee that this combination is safe enough?Secondly, I use this product as a leave-on treatment daily (because of 2%salicylic acid), is that okay?

On occasion, the press publishes an article which falsely states that ingredients used primarily in cosmetic products, are unsafe. The truth of the matter is, there is no evidence of harm.

Based on the scientific evidence and evaluation, it is the conclusion of the International Dermal Institute that the use of these ingredients is safe to use in Dermalogica products. We would not put ingredients in products if we thought they could harm the skin.